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System, Apparatus, and Method for an Upgrader Module

a technology of upgrader modules and upgrader modules, applied in the field of portable electronic devices, can solve problems such as consumer electronics devices, software programs that produce incorrect or non-optimal results, and bugs, and achieve the effects of reducing the cost of software upgrades, and improving the quality of software upgrades

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-19
SONY CORP +1
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Problems solved by technology

Software, however, is often subject to bugs.
These errors, flaws, mistakes, or mistakes in a software program may prevent the program from working correctly, or cause the software program to produce an incorrect or non-optimal result.
However, a problem arises with current consumer electronics devices, such as televisions, car stereos, refrigerators, etc., which have limited to no portability.
Such consumer electronic devices often are controlled by proprietary software, lack a simple way of delivering an upgrade (e.g., upgrading a personal computer program is usually achieved by downloading a patch over the internet and having the patch automatically installed by the personal computer), and software systems in consumer electronics devices are usually inaccessible to end users.
Furthermore, such devices are less portable and therefore are less likely to receive upgrades, patches, and new software functionality.

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[0013]In the following description, numerous details are set forth to provide a more thorough explanation of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0014]A method and apparatus for obtaining and installing software updates on consumer electronics devices is described. In one embodiment, a software update for a consumer electronics (CE) device and a communications protocol for installing the software update are obtained. A portable device installs the software update on the CE device utilizing the communications protocol when the portable device detects the establishment of a communications link between the portable device and the CE device. In one embodiment, the CE devices include devices such as car stereos, ...

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Abstract

A method and apparatus for obtaining and installing software updates on consumer electronics devices is described. In one embodiment, the method may include obtaining a software update for a consumer electronics (CE) device and a communications protocol for installing the software update on the CE device. The method may also include a portable device installing the software update on the CE device utilizing the communications protocol, in response to the portable device detecting a communications link between the portable device and the CE device.

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FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to the field of portable electronic devices; more particularly, the present invention relates to a portable upgrader module for installing software updates on various consumer electronics devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Electronic devices are becoming ubiquitous in modern society. Digital music players, electronic televisions, portable digital video disc (DVD) players, desktop computer systems, etc. are commonplace, software-controlled systems, that are in use every day. Furthermore, devices that were previously and primarily mechanically controlled systems, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, etc., are more frequently being controlled by software executed on a microprocessor. Software, however, is often subject to bugs. These errors, flaws, mistakes, or mistakes in a software program may prevent the program from working correctly, or cause the software program to produce an incorrect or non-optimal result.[0003]Delivering a software...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F9/445
CPCG06F8/65
Inventor SADJA, ARANHOLCOMB, ERIC
Owner SONY CORP